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Oberhausmuseum
Museum inside Veste Oberhaus covering Passau’s history, art, archaeology, and the city’s strategic role at the confluence of three rivers.
Cheapest price
$119
Average price
$156
Fastest journey
7 h 54 m
Average duration
8 h 32 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
388 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Passau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Passau will cost around $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $119.
Of the 4 trains that leave Zurich for Passau on Fri, Jun 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 388 km distance in an average of 8 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 54 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 9 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Passau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $108.
Distance: 241 miles (388 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$121 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $255 Average price | $158 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 21m Average total duration Fastest 7h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Passau:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Passau costing on average $121 (€99).
A bus is $207 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Passau costing on average $255 (€209).
Other travel options to Passau take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 29m.
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
Tickets start at around $121 (€99) compared to roughly $158 (€130) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€30). The journey takes 7h 29m versus 4h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Passau trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:40 AM Zurich | 8h32 | 2:12 PM Passau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 AM Zurich | 7h54 | 2:34 PM Passau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 AM Zurich | 7h54 | 3:34 PM Passau | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Zurich to Passau run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:08, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 241 miles (388 km) distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 241 miles (388 km) |
Average train duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 6h 5m |
First train 1:08 AM |
Last train 11:13 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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